Services
Many public services are provided at the Circulation Desk. This Desk is located at the entrance to the library. Its basic function is to check out and return circulating and reserve books, group study room keys, laptops, encode IDs for copiers and speak to someone about concerns regarding overdue and lost materials.
The Reference Desk is also located on the first floor. It is staffed to provide assistance with research and information about library resources and services. Quick one-on-one library instruction can also be provided at this service point.
Information Literacy Classes – The UIW mission statement emphasizes the life-long nature of learning, and one of the library’s major goals is developing information literate students. Information literacy is defined as "the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information to become independent life-long learners." The library partners with UIW faculty and staff to ensure students are actively engaged in becoming information literate. Librarians also work with students on a one-to-one basis to help them better use and understand the information resources required for success in the university environment. Interested persons should contact the library’s Reference Desk to learn more about this service.
Faculty Reserved materials are housed at the Circulation Desk for students to use, view and copy. Use the library’s online catalog to determine if your professor has placed items on reserve for your class.